Following on from the thread about these (https://www.pinballinfo.com/communi...score-reels-plus-em-7-segment-displays.45988/)
I have really enjoyed making the first one, and set-off on a plan to make some more, here are the latest creations:
The orange one is an experimental idea from @Colywobbles (thank you for the panel). It's quite cool to see the inner workings through the see through acrylic.
The white one is a nice clean finish that hides all the workings.
Case is a simple pine box frame with hardboard/mdf back panel. (see pics below).
I've also got a mirror stainless, with burr walnut case in production - pic later once it's finished!
Features:
Clock gets it's time either from an inbuilt Real Time clock module with battery backup, or, if you connect it via wi-fi to your network, it will pickup the correct time from the Internet.
It automatically adjusts for BST/GMT (if you want it to - it's an option)
It is possible to set a 'quiet time' - e.g. don't move the reels between, say, 11.00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m. This is optional. Everything is configured via an interface from your phone or laptop.
On startup, the system goes through a self test, it advances each reel in turn one step. it then move each reel to the zero position, until 0000 is showing. it then sets itself to the current time.
More features coming in future - e.g. ability to set an alarm, alarm will be a rotation of the reels to zero, or similar. Adding support for other EM parts such as chimes, bells and knockers - so these can be used for the alarm or sound on the hour, 1/2 hour etc (like a traditional chiming clock).
Software is at V2.01, is well tested and stable - future versions of the software will be made available for bug fixes and new features. Software updates are very easy to install "over the air" using wi-fi from your phone or laptop.
Price
The parts are coming in at £133.50 for everything including pine wood case and acrylic front panel. Takes 10-12 hours to construct each one, so thinking of:
Price £250 + postage for a fully built & tested clock with white faceplate and pine wood case.
Anyone interested? Too expensive? / Too cheap?
Let me know your thoughts? Would you like a cheaper option - e.g. build your own, or without case, etc? I'm flexible, can do whatever people want.
I can provide kit parts if you have your own score reels.
At this stage I want to gauge interest, so any feedback gratefully received.
Many thanks,
Alan
IEC mains socket on the back panel.
I had designed the idea of a flush fitting faceplate with no screws on the front, so glued to the wood case behind.
This is fine for the opaque white panels, but hasn't worked so well for the orange see-through acrylic as the glue on the edge is visible.
The photos show it worse than it looks in reality, but if I make any more with see through acrylic, I'll have to find a different way to affix the front panel - or maybe a different glue! I could route a channel into the wood, but then the wood frame will be visible from the front.
I have really enjoyed making the first one, and set-off on a plan to make some more, here are the latest creations:
The orange one is an experimental idea from @Colywobbles (thank you for the panel). It's quite cool to see the inner workings through the see through acrylic.
The white one is a nice clean finish that hides all the workings.
Case is a simple pine box frame with hardboard/mdf back panel. (see pics below).
I've also got a mirror stainless, with burr walnut case in production - pic later once it's finished!
Features:
Clock gets it's time either from an inbuilt Real Time clock module with battery backup, or, if you connect it via wi-fi to your network, it will pickup the correct time from the Internet.
It automatically adjusts for BST/GMT (if you want it to - it's an option)
It is possible to set a 'quiet time' - e.g. don't move the reels between, say, 11.00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m. This is optional. Everything is configured via an interface from your phone or laptop.
On startup, the system goes through a self test, it advances each reel in turn one step. it then move each reel to the zero position, until 0000 is showing. it then sets itself to the current time.
More features coming in future - e.g. ability to set an alarm, alarm will be a rotation of the reels to zero, or similar. Adding support for other EM parts such as chimes, bells and knockers - so these can be used for the alarm or sound on the hour, 1/2 hour etc (like a traditional chiming clock).
Software is at V2.01, is well tested and stable - future versions of the software will be made available for bug fixes and new features. Software updates are very easy to install "over the air" using wi-fi from your phone or laptop.
Price
The parts are coming in at £133.50 for everything including pine wood case and acrylic front panel. Takes 10-12 hours to construct each one, so thinking of:
Price £250 + postage for a fully built & tested clock with white faceplate and pine wood case.
Anyone interested? Too expensive? / Too cheap?
Let me know your thoughts? Would you like a cheaper option - e.g. build your own, or without case, etc? I'm flexible, can do whatever people want. I can provide kit parts if you have your own score reels.
At this stage I want to gauge interest, so any feedback gratefully received.
Many thanks,
Alan
IEC mains socket on the back panel.
I had designed the idea of a flush fitting faceplate with no screws on the front, so glued to the wood case behind.
This is fine for the opaque white panels, but hasn't worked so well for the orange see-through acrylic as the glue on the edge is visible.
The photos show it worse than it looks in reality, but if I make any more with see through acrylic, I'll have to find a different way to affix the front panel - or maybe a different glue! I could route a channel into the wood, but then the wood frame will be visible from the front.
. EM parts are a finite resource. Mrs Mighins will still throw out the reals when Mr Miggins croaks. 
